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  1. Your Call for Submissions Here
  2. 8th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl
  3. North Vancouver Call for Entry
  4. Surrey Public Banner Project
  5. Central Okanagan's Cool Arts
  6. 2nd Annual Pemberton Open House
  7. Oak Bay Studio Tour
  8. 1st Annual BC Creative Achievement Awards
  9. Vancouver's Winter Salon
  10. Digital Media Call for Proposals




  1. Helen Pitt Gallery Call for Entry
  2. 37th Annual Arts Show and Sale
  3. Lake Country Public Art Call
  4. Excellent Artist Resource Returns
  5. Firehall Call for Entry
  6. Basic Inquiry's Draw-a-thon
  7. Casa Collection Call for Submissions
  8. Vancouver Island School of Art
  9. Christmas Show and Sale
  10. Sketching Birds
  11. Vancouver Call for Artists
  12. Vancouver Island Call for Submissions
Your Call for Submissions Here

The Opus Visual Arts Newsletter welcomes submissions related to calls for submissions, fundraising initiatives, art events, and unique art initiatives being undertaken by non-profit visual arts organizations or groups, with a focus on Canadian art practices and events occurring within our store areas and with Western Canada predominantly.

We try to include all submissions we receive, however due to space restrictions this is not always possible. Late submissions will be considered for our online newsletter located at www.opusframing.com. Deadline for submissions is the first day of the month prior to publication. Submissions can be sent directly to Opus' Marketing Department, 3445 Cornett Road, Vancouver, BC, V5M 2H3 or email info@opusframing.com or fax 604-435-9941.

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8th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl

The Eastside Culture Crawl is back again with even more artists and studios in this 3-day open studio tour from November 19th to 21st, 2004. Spread over an area from Main Street, 1st Avenue, Commercial Drive, and the Waterfront, meet local artists in their studios and see a variety of art! The Strathcona Community Centre will have an information booth with detailed maps, a list of participants and a shuttle bus to take people to outlying studios. For details call 604-878-8434 or visit www.culturecrawl.bc.ca

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North Vancouver Call for Entry

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council invites 2-D artists to submit new artwork for the Art Rental Programme. Artists may bring up to 5 pieces of art, properly framed and wired, to CityScape Community Art Space located on 335 Lonsdale Avenue on November 7th, 2004 between 10:00am-12:00pm. There is a jury fee of $10.00 and artists must be members in good standing with the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. For details call Beth Mowat at 604-988-6844.

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Surrey Public Banner Project

The City of Surrey invites artists or artist teams to submit proposals for the creation of sculptural banners for display on light posts around the Surrey Arts Centre Building. This project requires 18 to 26 permanent banners in a minimum of 2 different designs be created. Design proposals are required for the banners, including fabrication and installation. A total art budget of $22,500 has been designated for this project. Submission deadline is November 10th, 2004 by 12:00pm. For details visit www.arts.surrey.ca or call Pamela McKeown at 604-502-6423.

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Central Okanagan's Cool Arts

Cool Arts is a non-profit group committed to providing fine arts opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities living within the Central Okanagan. Last year they launched a pilot program of workshops taught by practicing professional artists using donated space and materials. All instructors and "helpers" are volunteers, and Cool Arts welcomes anyone who would like to be involved or help out. Workshops continue this fall with "Printmaking" on November 27th, 2004 from 10:00am-3:00pm. The cost of the workshop is $4.00. For details call Sara Lige at 250-768-5548 or email tslige@shaw.ca

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2nd Annual Pemberton Open House

The Pemberton Studio invites the public to their annual open house featuring the works of Pemberton studio artists. The open house runs November 5th, 2004 from 5:00pm-9:00pm and November 6th, 2004 from 11:00am-4:00pm at 1583 Pemberton Avenue, Unit 6. For details call Lanett Barker at 604-922-5780.

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Oak Bay Studio Tour

This open studio tour in picturesque Oak Bay on Vancouver Island takes place November 27th-28th, 2004 from 12:00pm-4:30pm. A map with the locations of 24 particpating artist studios is available at Oak Bay?s recreation centre, library and Municipal Hall. For details call Victor Lotto at 250-592-3585.

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1st Annual BC Creative Achievement

The BC Achievement Foundation is accepting submissions for these first annual awards, recognizing work in a variety of media. Four awards of $5000.00 will be awarded to individuals working within BC?s applied art and design community. Deadline for submissions is December 1st, 2004. For details visit www.bcachievement.com, call 604-261-9777 or toll free 1-866-882-6088

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Vancouver's Winter Salon

The Vancouver Art Guild presents 30 emerging local artists at the Guild?s Winter Salon art show. A variety of art in various mediums will be available to view and purchase. The Vancouver Art Guild is a non-profit association and a portion of the proceeds is donated to charity. The show takes place November 7th, 2004 from 11:00am-5:00pm at the Jericho Hill Centre located at 4196 West 4th Avenue. For details email Karen Brumelle at kbrumelle@shaw.ca or visit www.vancouverartguild.com

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Digital Media Call for Proposals

The Surrey Art Gallery invites proposals from artists, artist teams and curators for digital media exhibitions in their TechLab. Submissions can include mechanical, acoustic and electronic projects. The TechLab supports production, presentation and experimentation in electronic media art forms. The submission deadline is ongoing. For details visit www.surreytechlab.ca or email artgallery@city.surrey.bc.ca

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Helen Pitt Gallery Call for Entry

The Helen Pitt Gallery invites artists to submit work in all disciplines for Ideas About Infinity taking place February 2th-12th, 2005. Submitted work cannot exceed 2 ft square and artists are responsible for shipping their work to the project?s organizer. Work should not be shipped to the Helen Pitt Gallery ARC. The submission deadline is December 30th, 2004. Work should be shipped to Jo Cook, Site 19, Comp 21 Quadrant, Mayne Island, BC, V0N 2J0. For details email jocook@cablelan.net

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37th Annual Arts Show and Sale

The Port Moody Art Association presents its annual arts show and sale of original paintings at the Port Moody Social Recreation Centre located at 300 Ioco Road. The opening night is November 12th, 2004 from 7:30pm-10:00pm and continues November 13th-14th, 2004 from 10:00am-5:00pm. Admission is free. For details visit www.myartclub.com/port.moody.art.association or email portmoodyart@hotmail.com

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Lake Country Public Art Call

As part of the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Municipality of Lake Country (on Highway 97 between Kelowna and Vernon), the Public Art Commission is issuing an Artist Call for Proposals for a Town Clock Sculpture. The budget for the Town Clock Sculpture is $20,000. Proposals must be submitted by November 15th, 2004. A complete submission package can be obtained from the District of Lake Country Municipal Hall, 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, BC V4V 2M1, or visit www.lakecountry.bc.ca. For further information contact Dr. Sharon McCoubrey, Chairperson, of the Public Art Commission, at 250-766-4406, or email slmccoubrey@ouc.bc.ca

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Excellent Artist Resource Returns

Emily Carr Institute?s Alumni Society established a Listserv called Dear Emily. It became an excellent resource for visual artists very quickly. It was recently shut down when the Institute?s Foundation and Development department was re-structured. The good news is that the Alumni Society has inaugurated a Forum—a different kind of e-community similar to a Listserv—to support visual artists. Forums allow artists to engage in discussions by topic, but like a Listserv, the community works best when there are many "subscribers" or users. Visit the Dear Emily Forum at forums.eciad.ca

Firehall Call for Entry

Firehall Arts Centre invites artists to submit proposals for exhibitions in 2005. Exhibitions will run for three weeks. Only 2-D or low-relief works will be considered and must be no smaller than 8" x 10". Artists may submit up to 15 slides or photos properly labelled with the Artist's name, number and an arrow to indicate the top. The number on the slide or photo should coincide with the number on the slide/photo list. Artists should submit the following: exhibition proposal, slides, slide/photo list, CV, Artist's statement and SASE. Submissions can be mailed to Visual Art Submission, Firehall Arts Centre, 280 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L3.

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Basic Inquiry's Draw-a-Thon

Basic Inquiry is hosting a 24 hour Draw-a-Thon titled "Nude for Love 2004" in support of the Vancouver Life Drawing Society. The event takes place from midnight on November 5th, 2004 to midnight on November 6th, 2004. The cost is $30 all day and $20 for the evening only. Basic Inquiry is located on 901 Main Street, Fifth Floor in Vancouver, BC. For details contact 604-681-2855 or visit www.lifedrawing.org

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Casa Collection Call for Submissions

Casa Publishing invites artists to submit work to their Casa Collection. The Casa Collection is available internationally via website and catalogue through their exclusive distributor. Their market base is interior designers, corporate clients and high end print galleries. For details visit www.casacollection.ca. To submit artwork, mail photos of work to Casa Publishing, 555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1Z6 or email JPGS to nmiller@casaartgallery.com

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Vancouver Island School of Art

Vancouver Island's newest art school offers professional art courses for adults who want to study art on a part-time basis. The school is a non-profit society that focuses on development of technique, personal expression in a contemporary context. Courses are offered during weekday mornings, afternoons and evenings to allow for the maximum flexibility for a variety of schedules. Vancouver Island School of Art is located at 578b John Street in Victoria. For more information visit www.vancouverislandschoolart.com

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Christmas Show and Sale

The China Painters Guild will hold their Christmas mas Show and Sale of hand painted porcelain items at the Cameron Centre located at 9523 Cameron Street in Burnaby. The show will be held December 11th, 2004 from 10:00am - 5:00pm. For details call Sylvia at 604-277-2905.

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Sketching Birds

A delightful Autumn workshop will be held at St Marks, 12953 20 Ave, Ocean Park on November 7th, 2004 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. The Cost is $30.00 per person payable to White Rock and South Surrey Art Society. For details or to register call Elfi Barrs at 604-514-9620.

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Vancouver Call for Artists
The City of Vancouver is seeking applications from artists or artist teams working with electronic media and/or multimedia for a major commission at the Mount Pleasant Civic Centre to be located at 1 Kingsway. The total artwork budget is $180,000. This public art opportunity is open to professional artists living in British Columbia. Deadline for submission materials is November 16, 2004. Visit www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/artatkingsway for the Artist Terms of Reference.

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Vancouver Island Call for Entry
The Vancouver Island Mayworks Project invites artists to submit entries in all media dealing with the general theme of people at work. THis will be a juried group exhibit, held at the Oceanside Community Arts Council in Parksville for the month of May 2005. Artists may submit no more than 6 slides (no photos) plus video if applicable, artist's statement, exhibition history and SASE to Oceanside Community Arts Council, PO Box 1662, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5, Attention: Bill Friesen/Marci Katz. Submissions with no SASE will not be returned. For details contact co-curators Bill Friesen at 250-954-2062, email wcfree@univeserve.com or email Marci Katz at marse@nanaimo.ark.com

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